Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-800 UZ matches up vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has 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 ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and ZS30 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-800 UZ and ZS30.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.