Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the GF6 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and GF6 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and GF6.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.