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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 3 years before the LZ40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the LZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LZ40

 SP-810 UZ LZ40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 LZ40 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ40

 SP-810 UZ LZ40 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the LZ40.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and LZ40 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and LZ40.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography highlights
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (524 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
27
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (524g)
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ40
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2014-01-06
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $219