Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-800 UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS40
SP-800 UZ | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
ZS40 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 47 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS40
SP-800 UZ | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the ZS40.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and ZS40 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and ZS40.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 240 grams (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life | - | 300 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $270 | $450 |