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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FH27

 SP-800 UZ FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FH27 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH27

 SP-800 UZ FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Street photography highlights
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 455g (1.00 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 - 250 images
Battery type - 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 Single Single
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