Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 8010

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 18 months after the 8010 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the 8010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 8010 is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and 8010.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.