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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 7 months later than the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH27

 SP-810 UZ FH27 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH27 SP-810 UZ 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH27

 SP-810 UZ FH27 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FH27.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FH27 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FH27.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SP-810 UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
27
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
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 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 - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $229