Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the FP7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the FP7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FP7 is 78 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FP7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.