Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years before the 1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 1 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.