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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LX10

 SP-810 UZ LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 LX10 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2011Newer by 62 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LX10

 SP-810 UZ LX10 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography features
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
75
lighter than average in class (310g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
terrible battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
38
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (310 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
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