Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 7 months later than the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and ZR1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and ZR1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SP-800 UZ will have an advantage in sensor technology.