Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 10 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FZ1000 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FZ1000 II is 69 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FZ1000 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.