Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS30
SP-800 UZ | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
ZS30 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 35 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS30
SP-800 UZ | ZS30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 12 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $270 | $250 |