Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP5

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 7 months later than the FP5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the FP5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FP5 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FP5.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-810 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.