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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 3 years before the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 SZ8 SP-810 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ SZ8 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the SZ8.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and SZ8 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and SZ8.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
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 good MP (14MP)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
40
 excellent zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
61
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (864mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
40
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery power (200 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
27
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (159g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $275