Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 3 years later than the SP-800 UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the SP-800 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and SP-800 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.