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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 3 months before the 3D1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic 3D1

 SP-810 UZ 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 3D1 SP-810 UZ 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic 3D1

 SP-810 UZ 3D1 
RevealedJuly 2011November 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the 3D1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and 3D1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 3D1.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography features
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow fps (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-11-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $670