Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GH1
- New Model is Panasonic GH3
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-800 UZ was unveiled 13 months prior to the GH2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the GH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic GH2
SP-800 UZ | GH2 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
GH2 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GH2
SP-800 UZ | GH2 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the GH2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and GH2 is 69 and 70 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and GH2.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-800 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH2 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2011-03-23 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 15.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 655 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $270 | $1,000 |