Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-810 UZ was manufactured very close to the ZS7 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ features exterior dimensions 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 ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and ZS7 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and ZS7.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.