Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 9 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the LX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and LX100 II is 69 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and LX100 II.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.