Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.