Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G100

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.