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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-800 UZ scores against the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS45

 SP-800 UZ ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 ZS45 SP-800 UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS45

 SP-800 UZ ZS45 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in 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") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ against the ZS45.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and ZS45 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and ZS45.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography factors
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (249g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
47
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery life (350 shots)
lighter than average (249 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 1000 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 12 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Cost at release $270 $300