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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was unveiled 5 months later than the SP-820UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm SL1000 SP-820UZ 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm SL1000 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SP-820UZ is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (485g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
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rather wide (22mm)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $299