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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 21 months before the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the 3D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic 3D1

 SP-800 UZ 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 3D1 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedNovember 2011February 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic 3D1

 SP-800 UZ 3D1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has 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) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the 3D1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and 3D1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and 3D1.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic 3D1
24
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $270 $670