Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GH4

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GH4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the GH4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the GH4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and GH4 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and GH4.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH4 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.