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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 2 years after the FZ28 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the FZ28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ28

 SP-810 UZ FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FZ28 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ28

 SP-810 UZ FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FZ28.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and FZ28 is 78 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FZ28.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
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amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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 grams (0.91 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $599