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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS50 SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 41 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the ZS50.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS50 is 78 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and ZS50.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography info
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
42
 you can focus manually
 has face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography factors
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competitors (243g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
40
 long zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
61
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (864mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
66
 lighter than competitors (243g)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
40
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
27
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (243 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 243g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $280 $350