Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the G5 (16MP) is very comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-810 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the G5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the G5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic G5
SP-810 UZ | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
G5 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | July 2011 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G5
SP-810 UZ | G5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with 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 G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the G5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and G5 is 78 and 74 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and G5.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-810 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G5 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $699 |