Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up vs the SP-810 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the SP-810 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and SP-810 UZ is 60 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.