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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FP5

 SP-800 UZ FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FP5 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FP5

 SP-800 UZ FP5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
better than average battery (260 per charge)
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
30
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Retail price $270 $199