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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released about the same time to the LS5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LS5

 SP-810 UZ LS5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 LS5 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LS5

 SP-810 UZ LS5 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with exterior 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the LS5.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and LS5 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and LS5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (160 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (160 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $294