Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 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
- Released August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced August 2005
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax ist DS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was revealed 7 years after the ist DS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the ist DS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Pentax ist DS2
SP-820UZ | ist DS2 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | August 2005 | More modern by 86 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
ist DS2 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax ist DS2
SP-820UZ | ist DS2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax ist DS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the ist DS2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ist DS2 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ist DS2.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Pentax ist DS2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lb) | 605g (1.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $299 | - |