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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 19 months prior to the FX90 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FX90

 SP-800 UZ FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FX90 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX90

 SP-800 UZ FX90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical dimensions 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 FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the FX90.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FX90 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FX90.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $270 $227