Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FZ1000
SP-800 UZ | FZ1000 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FZ1000 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 53 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000
SP-800 UZ | FZ1000 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2014-06-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 831 gr (1.83 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $270 | $800 |