Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 7030

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 19 months after the 7030 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 7030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the 7030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 7030 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and 7030.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-810 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.