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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out about the same time to the FP3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FP3

 SP-800 UZ FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FP3 SP-800 UZ 
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Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FP3

 SP-800 UZ FP3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FP3.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FP3 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and FP3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $270 $182