Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic G7
SP-800 UZ | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
G7 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | May 2015 | February 2010 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic G7
SP-800 UZ | G7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 410g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $270 | $800 |