Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | September 2012 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The 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).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax 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 |