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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 5 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the FZ300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ FZ300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 FZ300 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJuly 2015July 2011Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ FZ300 
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FZ300.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FZ300 is 78 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FZ300.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
46
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
59
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
40
 excellent zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography highlights
61
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
 great battery (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 comes with touch to focus
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than others (691 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography info
40
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
52
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery (380 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
27
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
62
 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others (691g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2015-07-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.20 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 691g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $598