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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled very close to the FX90 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FX90

 SP-810 UZ FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FX90 SP-810 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX90

 SP-810 UZ FX90 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys physical dimensions 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 FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FX90.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FX90 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FX90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-08-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 413g (0.91 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $227