Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.