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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 5 months later than the SP-820UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm T500 SP-820UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm T500

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 Fujifilm T500 SP-820UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the SP-820UZ.
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-820UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 good  resolution (14MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 max ISO too low (0)
37
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (288mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
55
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 max ISO too low (0)
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
35
 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
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 quite wide (22mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 15.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 136g (0.30 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $299