Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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![Olympus E-500 front Olympus E-500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-500.jpg)
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
- Launched October 2005
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
- Newer Model is Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
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The E-500 was brought out 5 years before the SP-800 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-500 grades against the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-500 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-500
SP-800 UZ | E-500 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | October 2005 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-500 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-500 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-500 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-500 against the SP-800 UZ.
![Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-500-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and SP-800 UZ is 70 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-500-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-500 and SP-800 UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-500-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-500-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-500 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-500 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-500 | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2005-10-21 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 215k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.45x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 12 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 479 grams (1.06 lb) | 455 grams (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $270 |