Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZR3, 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 ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 19 months after the ZR3 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 ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the ZR3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-810 UZ and ZR3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and ZR3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-810 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.