Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX580

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX580, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FX580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FX580 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FX580.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ will have an edge in sensor tech.