Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 3 years prior to the GM1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the GM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the GM1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and GM1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and GM1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.