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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was introduced 8 years later than the SP-810 UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M5 III grades against the SP-810 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-M5 III SP-810 UZ 
RevealedOctober 2019July 2011Fresher by 101 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-M5 III

 SP-810 UZ E-M5 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 E-M5 III SP-810 UZ 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 III features physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 III versus the SP-810 UZ.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and SP-810 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and SP-810 UZ.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Street photography information
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (310 CIPA)
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (310 shots)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (310 shots)
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Olympus SP-810 UZ
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-10-17 2011-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic III+
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.20 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 life 310 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,199 $280