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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 19 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS10

 SP-810 UZ TS10 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TS10 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS10

 SP-810 UZ TS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TS10.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and TS10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TS10.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-810 UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (864mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2010-01-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $249