Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced June 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 3 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ grades against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax W80
| SP-820UZ | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | June 2009 | More modern by 39 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| W80 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W80
| SP-820UZ | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the W80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and W80 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and W80.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-06-25 |
| 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $299 | $250 |