Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ enjoys outer 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 ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and ZS15 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-800 UZ to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.