Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-810 UZ was released 5 months before the FH8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FH8
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FH8
SP-810 UZ | FH8 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the FH8.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FH8 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FH8.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.91 lb) | 123 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $280 | $149 |