Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 22 months later than the GF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the GF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and GF1 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and GF1.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.