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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 3 months earlier than the FX75 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FX75

 SP-800 UZ FX75 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FX75 SP-800 UZ 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX75

 SP-800 UZ FX75 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the FX75.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FX75 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FX75.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features focus by touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 455g (1.00 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $270 $139