Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH2

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.