Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 7 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FZ2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FZ2500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ2500 is 69 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FZ2500.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.