Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic S1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 10 years prior to the S1R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys 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 S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the S1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and S1R is 69 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and S1R.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.