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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 14 months after the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax RZ10

 SP-820UZ RZ10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2011Newer by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 RZ10 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax RZ10

 SP-820UZ RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the RZ10.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
37
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography highlights
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MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (178 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (178 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (22mm)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax Optio RZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $200