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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was revealed very close to the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS8

 SP-810 UZ ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS8 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS8

 SP-810 UZ ZS8 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the ZS8.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS8 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (864mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $275