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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 SP-800 UZ ZS3 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS3 SP-800 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS3

		

		

			
 SP-800 UZ ZS3 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS3 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
19
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
46
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography factors
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 long zoom range (28-840mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging features
24
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
30
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 12 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $270 $200