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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced around the same time to the FH3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 SP-800 UZ FH3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

		

		

			
 FH3 SP-800 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 SP-800 UZ FH3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FH3.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FH3 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FH3.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
28
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
28
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FH3 Street photography details
46
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
47
 amazing zoom range (28-840mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 low fps (6.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
61
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
41
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
37
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Vlogging camera
24
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic jack
29
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
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 speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $270 $160