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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Pentax X90 front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the X90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 2 years after the X90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the X90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax X90

 SP-820UZ X90 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 X90 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax X90

 SP-820UZ X90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has specifications of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ against the X90.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and X90 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and X90.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Pentax X90
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Pentax X90
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Pentax X90
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X90 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Pentax X90 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (22mm)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax X90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax X90
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPentax X90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Pentax X90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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) 26-676mm (26.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
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 screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 428 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3")
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-L106
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $350