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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 19 months after the FH1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH1

 SP-810 UZ FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH1 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH1

 SP-810 UZ FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FH1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FH1 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $150