Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 17 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and XZ-2 iHS is 78 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.