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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Introduced June 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 3 years before the FZ1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ1000

 SP-810 UZ FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FZ1000 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJune 2014July 2011More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000

 SP-810 UZ FZ1000 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features 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) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FZ1000.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FZ1000 is 78 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Sports photography camera
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
66
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2014-06-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 831 grams (1.83 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $800