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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 5 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic TS30

 SP-800 UZ TS30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TS30 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS30

 SP-800 UZ TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ provides outside 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TS30.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TS30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and TS30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $270 $180