Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2011
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Released September 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Replaced the Panasonic LX7
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-810 UZ was released 6 years prior to the LX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LX10
SP-810 UZ | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
LX10 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Released | September 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 62 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LX10
SP-810 UZ | LX10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical measurements 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 LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the LX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and LX10 is 78 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and LX10.
Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 310g (0.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 20 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $700 |