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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 15 months after the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FX75

 SP-810 UZ FX75 
ReleasedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 15 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FX75 SP-810 UZ 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX75

 SP-810 UZ FX75 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the FX75.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FX75 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FX75.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $139