Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 5 years prior to the FZ1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides exterior 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) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FZ1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FZ1000 is 69 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.