Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic GX850

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very comparable but the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 6 years prior to the GX850 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the GX850 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outer measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the GX850.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and GX850 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and GX850.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-810 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX850 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.