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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 2 years after the 7000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the 7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Olympus 7000

 SP-810 UZ 7000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 7000 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 7000

 SP-810 UZ 7000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the 7000.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 7000 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 7000.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Olympus 7000 Street photography details
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 7000
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus 7000
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 7000
 Olympus SP-810 UZOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2009-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 172g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $280