Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 matches up against the SP-810 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 offers external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 and the SP-810 UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and SP-810 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.