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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was released very close to the G3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic G3

 SP-810 UZ G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 G3 SP-810 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G3

 SP-810 UZ G3 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the G3.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and G3 is 78 and 83 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and G3.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G3 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G3
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic G3
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic G3 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G3
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-07-27 2011-07-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 336g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $500