Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS40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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS45
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
ZS45 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | February 2010 | Newer by 59 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS45
SP-800 UZ | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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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 |