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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 19 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-810 UZ TS2 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TS2 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-810 UZ TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys external 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 TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TS2.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TS2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-810 UZ should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 188 grams (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 Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $350