Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Released February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-800 UZ was unveiled 3 years prior to the LX7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic LX7
SP-800 UZ | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
LX7 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic LX7
SP-800 UZ | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features physical 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 LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the LX7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and LX7 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and LX7.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-800 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 12 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $270 | $400 |