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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-800 UZ scores vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS35

 SP-800 UZ ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 ZS35 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS35

 SP-800 UZ ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the ZS35.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS35 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-800 UZ and ZS35.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
24
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 12s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $270 $300