Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 24 months prior to the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the FZ70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and FZ70 is 78 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and FZ70.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.