Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 2 years after the FP8 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FP8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FP8 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FP8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.