• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 864.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-810UZ advantages over Panasonic ZS30

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    864 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic ZS30 advantages over Olympus SP-810UZ

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 73 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    198g vs 413g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/850 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus SP-810UZ
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Olympus SP-800UZ

Panasonic ZS30
Olympus SP-800UZ
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $327
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Olympus SP-800UZ

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Olympus SP-810UZ
Panasonic ZS19
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS19
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus SP-810UZ
Panasonic ZS25
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Nikon L820

Olympus SP-810UZ
Nikon L820
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Nikon L820

Panasonic ZS30
Nikon L820
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Nikon L820

Compared to Fujifilm S8600

Olympus SP-810UZ
Fujifilm S8600
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bulb shutter
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus SP-810UZ vs Fujifilm S8600

Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm S8600
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic ZS30 vs Fujifilm S8600

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