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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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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

		

		

			
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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)
Photography Glossary
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