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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 7 months prior to the SP-820UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm JZ100 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm JZ100 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm JZ100 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ100 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
37
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
relatively wide (22mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $190 $299