Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 23 months prior to the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and SZ-15 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and SZ-15.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.