Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.