Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the SZ-11.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and SZ-11 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.