Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-810 UZ was manufactured 17 months before the XS1 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 XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic XS1
SP-810 UZ | XS1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
XS1 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic XS1
SP-810 UZ | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features outside dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the XS1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and XS1 is 78 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and XS1.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 life | - | 260 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $280 | $130 |