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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 17 months before the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ LZ30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 LZ30 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ30

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ LZ30 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the LZ30.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and LZ30 is 78 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and LZ30.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography advice
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
32
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
40
 excellent zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
47
 excellent zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
61
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
 good battery (380 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (875mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (552 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography advice
40
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
45
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery (380 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
27
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (552 grams)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery model Li-50B 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $230