Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 6 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FZ2500 is 78 and 53 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and FZ2500.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.