Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH10

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 17 months earlier than the FH10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FH10 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FH10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.