Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.