Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 2 years after the G1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the G1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and G1 is 78 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and G1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.