Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and SP-810 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

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.