Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was launched 2 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-800 UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S8500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.