Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic G7

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the G7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic G7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and G7 is 78 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and G7.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G7 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.