Clicky

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

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").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FX78

 SP-800 UZ FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FX78 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX78

 SP-800 UZ FX78 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
24
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $270 $210