Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-810 UZ was launched 13 months later than the FZ100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ100
SP-810 UZ | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
FZ100 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ100
SP-810 UZ | FZ100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has exterior dimensions 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 FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FZ100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FZ100 is 78 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and FZ100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SP-810 UZ will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $280 | $500 |