Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W60, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and W60 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-820UZ was manufactured 3 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio W60. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax W60
SP-820UZ | W60 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
W60 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W60
SP-820UZ | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior 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 W60 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the W60.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and W60 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and W60.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W60 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2009-07-01 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | - | D-LI78 |
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 card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $300 |