Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

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.

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.

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.

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.