Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Released October 2013
- Old Model is Olympus E-P3
(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
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-P5 was brought out 14 months after the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P5 scores vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
E-P5 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | October 2013 | August 2012 | More modern by 14 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-P5
SP-820UZ | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SP-820UZ
E-P5 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P5 vs the SP-820UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and SP-820UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-P5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-10-03 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 420g (0.93 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 895 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $389 | $299 |