Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GF7

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very close but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 4 years before the GF7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and GF7 is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and GF7.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.