Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic LX3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the LX3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and LX3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and LX3.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-810 UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.