Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was brought out 9 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the ZS3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS3 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and ZS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-800 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.