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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 13 months later than the G1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the G1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic G1

 SP-800 UZ G1 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 G1 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G1

 SP-800 UZ G1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the G1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and G1 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and G1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SP-800 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic G1 Street photography features
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic G1 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
18
lack of video recording
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $270 $0