Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GX7

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the GX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the GX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and GX7 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and GX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.