Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS50 is 78 and 90 respectively.

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.