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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH25

 SP-810 UZ FH25 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH25 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH25

 SP-810 UZ FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $180