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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FP3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FP3

 SP-810 UZ FP3 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FP3 SP-810 UZ 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP3

 SP-810 UZ FP3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
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MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
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
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