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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the FH2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH2

 SP-810 UZ FH2 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH2 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH2

 SP-810 UZ FH2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FH2.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FH2 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-810 UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (270 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than others (121g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $149