Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 11 months earlier than the FH27 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FH27.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FH27 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FH27.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.