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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 19 months after the FH20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH20

 SP-810 UZ FH20 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH20 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH20

 SP-810 UZ FH20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the FH20.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FH20 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and FH20.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
27
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $179