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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and G9 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was released 8 years prior to the G9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic G9

 SP-800 UZ G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 G9 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedNovember 2017February 2010Newer by 94 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G9

 SP-800 UZ G9 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got exterior 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) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the G9.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G9 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and G9.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G9 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
24
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G9
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 658 grams (1.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Price at launch $270 $1,500