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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 5 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS100

 SP-810 UZ ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS100 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011More recent by 54 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS100

 SP-810 UZ ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the ZS100.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and ZS100 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and ZS100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-810 UZ using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography advice
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-27 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.91 lbs) 312 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 559
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $700