Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic GX85

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic GX85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 7 years before the GX85 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the GX85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical measurements 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 GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and GX85 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and GX85.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX85 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.