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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS200 which is quite a significant gap as far as 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 ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS200

 SP-810 UZ ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS200 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2011Newer by 79 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS200

 SP-810 UZ ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the ZS200.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and ZS200 is 78 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and ZS200.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
AE 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 - 370 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $800