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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-800 UZ was launched 9 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS1

 SP-800 UZ ZS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 ZS1 SP-800 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS1

 SP-800 UZ ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the ZS1.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-800 UZ featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (229g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1000 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $270 $0