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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S1H, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 9 years before the S1H and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic S1H

 SP-810 UZ S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S1H SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2011Fresher by 98 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S1H

 SP-810 UZ S1H 

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outer 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) while the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the S1H.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and S1H is 78 and 52 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and S1H.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1H will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-27 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Price at launch $280 $3,998