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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic S1R

 SP-800 UZ S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1R SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2010More modern by 109 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic S1R

 SP-800 UZ S1R 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
87
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (47 megapixels)
bad battery life (360 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
32
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 1000 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One Two
Price at release $270 $3,698