Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.