Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 17 months earlier than the F5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the F5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and F5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and F5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.