Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-810 UZ was announced 2 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FS12
SP-810 UZ | FS12 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 28 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FS12
SP-810 UZ | FS12 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FS12.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FS12 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and FS12.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
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 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $228 |