Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic G9
SP-800 UZ | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
G9 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | November 2017 | February 2010 | Newer by 94 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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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 |