Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FS25
SP-800 UZ | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FS25 | SP-800 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FS25
SP-800 UZ | FS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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) | 148 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $270 | $230 |