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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 5 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the SZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic SZ10

 SP-800 UZ SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 SZ10 SP-800 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic SZ10

 SP-800 UZ SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the SZ10.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and SZ10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and SZ10.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $270 $200