Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched very close to the FH20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the FH20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FH20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FH20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.