Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
![Olympus SP-810 UZ front Olympus SP-810 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-810-UZ/Olympus-SP-810-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
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The E-PM1 was revealed 4 months after the SP-810 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PM1 grades against the SP-810 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-PM1 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus E-PM1
SP-810 UZ | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SP-810 UZ
E-PM1 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-810 UZ has specifications of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 vs the SP-810 UZ.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and SP-810 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and SP-810 UZ.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Olympus-SP-810-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Olympus SP-810 UZ |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-11-23 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-864mm (36.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 0.7 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 pounds) | 413g (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $280 |