Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-800 UZ was released 4 years prior to the FZ70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic FZ70
SP-800 UZ | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
FZ70 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic FZ70
SP-800 UZ | FZ70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the FZ70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and FZ70 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and FZ70.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lb) | 606g (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $270 | $300 |