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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced very close to the FH7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH7

 SP-810 UZ FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FH7 SP-810 UZ 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH7

 SP-810 UZ FH7 
RevealedJuly 2011September 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FH7.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FH7 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FH7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
includes touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2011-09-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 0.7fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $149