Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was released 14 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and ZS5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and ZS5.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.