Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 7000

Following is a complete review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 14 months after the 7000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outside 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) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus 7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the 7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and 7000 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and 7000.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.