Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-800 UZ was released 4 months earlier than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-800 UZ grades against the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic ZS5
| SP-800 UZ | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
| ZS5 | SP-800 UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic ZS5
| SP-800 UZ | ZS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want 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") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-800 UZ versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-800 UZ versus the ZS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-800 UZ and ZS5 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and ZS5.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.
Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
| Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SP-800 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 1000 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-840mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 12 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $270 | $300 |
