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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P3 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very close but the E-P3 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P3 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-P3 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-P3 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-P3

 SP-820UZ E-P3 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-P3 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P3 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P3 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P3 and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P3 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-P3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
60
provides touch focus
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (485 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P3 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
25
really wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Olympus E-P3 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P3 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus PEN E-P3Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-P3 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-17 2012-08-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 369g (0.81 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $299