Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was released 11 months before the FP5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FP5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FP5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.