Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G6

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the G6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers external dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the G6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and G6 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and G6.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.