Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45

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.

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.

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.

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

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.