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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS15

 SP-810 UZ ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS15 SP-810 UZ 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2011More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS15

 SP-810 UZ ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging factors
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (208 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $279