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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS5

 SP-810 UZ ZS5 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS5 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS5

 SP-810 UZ ZS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS5
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
40
amazing zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-27 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.30 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $300