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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was announced 3 years prior to the ZS40 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-810 UZ scores versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS40

 SP-810 UZ ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS40 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS40

 SP-810 UZ ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-810 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the ZS40.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and ZS40.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography details
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography info
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-27 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $450