Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GF3

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-810 UZ was announced very close to the GF3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the GF3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and GF3 is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and GF3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.