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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic TS1

 SP-800 UZ TS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TS1 SP-800 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS1

 SP-800 UZ TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic TS1 Street photography features
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 455g (1.00 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $270 $380