Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 24 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 vs the SP-810 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SP-810 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.