Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was unveiled 8 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and FZ80 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and FZ80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.