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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FP7

 SP-810 UZ FP7 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FP7 SP-810 UZ 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP7

 SP-810 UZ FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
great battery power (240 per charge)
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (240 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
29
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-27 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $227