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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic F5

 SP-810 UZ F5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 F5 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic F5

 SP-810 UZ F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic F5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Sports photography highlights
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than others in class (121g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic F5
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $100