Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P5 was announced 3 years after the SP-800 UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-P5 grades against the SP-800 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-P5 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P5 versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and SP-800 UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P5 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-P5 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-P5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.