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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FZ100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ100

 SP-810 UZ FZ100 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FZ100 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ100

 SP-810 UZ FZ100 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography features
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
64
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
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