Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS40
SP-810 UZ | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
ZS40 | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS40
SP-810 UZ | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |