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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 18 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ S1 
RevealedAugust 2012March 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 S1 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the S1.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and S1 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and S1.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Pentax S1
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
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 decently wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
Pentax S1 Vlogging info
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 decently wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 157g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $174