Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 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
- Revealed July 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 7 months later than the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the FX78 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FX78
SP-810 UZ | FX78 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
FX78 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX78
SP-810 UZ | FX78 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FX78 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FX78 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FX78.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-810 UZ to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $280 | $210 |