Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25, 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 FH25 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 7 months later than the FH25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical 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 FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FH25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FH25 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FH25.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.