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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was revealed 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FX48

 SP-810 UZ FX48 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FX48 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX48

 SP-810 UZ FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the FX48.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FX48 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and FX48.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
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MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $325