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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the 1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the 1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus 1

 SP-800 UZ 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 1 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 46 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus 1

 SP-800 UZ 1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outside 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) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the 1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and 1 is 69 and 79 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and 1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (410 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 1 Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery (410 CIPA)
provides touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus 1 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Olympus 1 Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus 1
 Olympus SP-800 UZOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Olympus Stylus 1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-11-25
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $270 $700