Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH8

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 23 months before the FH8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical 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 FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the FH8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FH8 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FH8.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.