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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 11 months prior to the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-810 UZ grades vs the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

		

		

			
 LZ20 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 SP-810 UZ LZ20 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-810 UZ vs the LZ20.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and LZ20 is 78 and 71 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and LZ20.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-810 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
36
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
45
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
40
 great zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
61
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (864mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
58
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
27
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
25
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-27 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 413g (0.91 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $250