Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SP-800 UZ was introduced 13 months after the TS1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TS1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-800 UZ to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.