Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was released 5 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the TS6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and TS6 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and TS6.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.