Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 13 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.