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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus E-500 front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-500
  • New Model is Olympus E-510
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-500 was brought out 6 years prior to the SP-810 UZ which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-500 scores against the SP-810 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-500 SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-500

 SP-810 UZ E-500 
LaunchedJuly 2011October 2005More modern by 70 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-500 SP-810 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-500 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-500 and the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and SP-810 UZ is 70 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 Street photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
56
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (479 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-500 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
52
lighter than average (479 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
61
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Timelapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus E-500Olympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-500 Olympus SP-810 UZ
Also Known as EVOLT E-500 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2005-10-21 2011-07-27
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 215 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 479 gr (1.06 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $280