Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the FZ60 which is a fairly sizable difference 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 FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the FZ60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the FZ60.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ60 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and FZ60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ60 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.