Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-800 UZ was introduced 5 months earlier than the FZ40 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FZ40
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FZ40 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ40
SP-800 UZ | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the FZ40.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ40 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and FZ40.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 494 gr (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $270 | $420 |