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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Introduced June 2020
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 10 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the G100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic G100

 SP-810 UZ G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 G100 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJune 2020July 2011Newer by 108 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kClearer screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G100

 SP-810 UZ G100 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got 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) whilst the Panasonic G100 has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the G100.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and G100 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and G100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G100 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic G100
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G100
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-27 2020-06-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $698