Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 17 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the TS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TS25 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and TS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.