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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 3 years prior to the FZ200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades vs the FZ200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FZ200

 SP-800 UZ FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FZ200 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ200

 SP-800 UZ FZ200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the FZ200.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ200 is 69 and 65 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery life (540 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 588 gr (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $270 $499