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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 11 months prior to the S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic S1

 SP-800 UZ S1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S1 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic S1

 SP-800 UZ S1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has outer 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) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the S1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and S1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and S1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $270 $269