Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH3

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 19 months after the FH3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FH3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FH3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FH3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.