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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 17 months earlier than the FZ47 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FZ47

 SP-800 UZ FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 FZ47 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ47

 SP-800 UZ FZ47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical 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 FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic FZ47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the FZ47.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ47 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FZ47.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
61
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
great battery pack (400 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 498 gr (1.10 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 life - 400 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $270 $379