Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 5 months prior to the FZ35 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FZ35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and FZ35 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FZ35.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.