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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 24 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-800 UZ matches up versus the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Panasonic TS20

 SP-800 UZ TS20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 TS20 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS20

 SP-800 UZ TS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-800 UZ compared to the TS20.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and TS20 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-800 UZ and TS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
46
long zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus SP-800 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-800 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1000 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-840mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 12 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 455 gr (1.00 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $270 $179