Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G9

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.