Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX78, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the FX78 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FX78.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FX78 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and FX78.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.