Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS200

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.