Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic S2
SP-810 UZ | S2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic S2
SP-810 UZ | S2 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
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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 |