Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Announced December 2013
- Refreshed by Panasonic GM5

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 4 years before the GM1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic GM1
SP-800 UZ | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
GM1 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | December 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 47 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GM1
SP-800 UZ | GM1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the GM1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and GM1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-800 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 204g (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $270 | $750 |