Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-800 UZ was released 13 months later than the FS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FS15
SP-800 UZ | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FS15 | SP-800 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FS15
SP-800 UZ | FS15 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical dimensions 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 FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FS15.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FS15.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $270 | $180 |