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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic XS1

 SP-800 UZ XS1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 XS1 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic XS1

 SP-800 UZ XS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has exterior 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) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the XS1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and XS1 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and XS1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
46
amazing zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $270 $130