Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FH27
SP-800 UZ | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FH27 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH27
SP-800 UZ | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $270 | $229 |