Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was announced 6 years earlier than the G7 and that is quite a big difference 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 G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the G7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the G7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and G7 is 69 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and G7.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.