Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7010

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 2 years after the 7010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the 7010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 7010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and 7010 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and 7010.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.