Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with external dimensions 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 ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and ZS15 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and ZS15.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.