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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 7 years prior to the G9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic G9

 SP-810 UZ G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 G9 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedNovember 2017July 2011Newer by 76 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G9

 SP-810 UZ G9 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the G9.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and G9 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and G9.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G9 will result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography features
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G9
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-07-27 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $280 $1,500