Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.