Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S5

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and S5 (24MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 11 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has sizing of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the S5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and S5 is 69 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and S5.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.