Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-810 UZ was brought out 19 months later than the FP3 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FP3
SP-810 UZ | FP3 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
FP3 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP3
SP-810 UZ | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the FP3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FP3 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FP3.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SP-810 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-07-27 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $182 |