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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 19 months after the FP2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FP2

 SP-810 UZ FP2 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FP2 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP2

 SP-810 UZ FP2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers 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 FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FP2.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FP2 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FP2.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-810 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $80