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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 6 months later than the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus SZ-10

 SP-810 UZ SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 SZ-10 SP-810 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-10

 SP-810 UZ SZ-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the SZ-10.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and SZ-10 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and SZ-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300