Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2
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![Olympus SP-800 UZ front Olympus SP-800 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-800-UZ/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2/Panasonic-FH2-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 11 months earlier than the FH2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FH2
SP-800 UZ | FH2 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FH2 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH2
SP-800 UZ | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the FH2.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FH2 is 69 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FH2.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-800-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 270 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $270 | $149 |