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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 6 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic FZ80

 SP-810 UZ FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 FZ80 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2011Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ80

 SP-810 UZ FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the FZ80.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and FZ80 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and FZ80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (0.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
provides focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (616g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (616g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $399