Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 11 months prior to the FH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FH5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FH5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.