Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 11 months prior to the FP7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the FP7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the FP7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FP7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FP7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.