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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • Renewed by Pentax Q7
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out very close to the Q10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax Q10

 SP-820UZ Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Q10 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax Q10

 SP-820UZ Q10 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the Q10.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and Q10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and Q10.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Pentax Q10
37
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (485 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Pentax Q10 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (485g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than average in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (270 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than others (485 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (200g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax Q10
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax Q10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-09-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $350