Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 5 months earlier than the FH6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FH6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FH6 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FH6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.