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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS1

 SP-810 UZ TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TS1 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS1

 SP-810 UZ TS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the TS1.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TS1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and TS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-810 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $380