Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax W90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax W90
| SP-820UZ | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| W90 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax W90
| SP-820UZ | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 W90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ against the W90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and W90 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and W90.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2010-02-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $299 | $120 |