Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH7

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 19 months earlier than the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FH7 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.