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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 5 months prior to the S2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-810 UZ matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic S2

 SP-810 UZ S2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S2 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S2

 SP-810 UZ S2 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with 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) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the S2.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and S2 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and S2.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic S2 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others (112g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic S2 Vlogging features
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (112 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S2
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 112 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $109