Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 13 months later than the FZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the FZ40.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FZ40 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and FZ40.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-810 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.