Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G100

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 11 years before the G100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the G100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G100 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and G100.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.