Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 6 months prior to the TS4 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TS4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and TS4.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.