Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 5 months earlier than the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FX700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FX700 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and FX700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.