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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was brought out 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS60

 SP-810 UZ ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS60 SP-810 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 54 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS60

 SP-810 UZ ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the ZS60.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS60 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
long zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (864mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
74
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
27
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $248