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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 11 months earlier than the ZS10 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-800 UZ grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

 SP-800 UZ ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 ZS10 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS10

 SP-800 UZ ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys external dimensions 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-800 UZ vs the ZS10.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS10 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and ZS10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
24
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 images
Battery format - 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 One One
Cost at launch $270 $350