Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus XZ-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 11 months earlier than the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and XZ-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and XZ-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.