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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 6 months prior to the TS20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS20

 SP-810 UZ TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 TS20 SP-810 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS20

 SP-810 UZ TS20 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ versus the TS20.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-810 UZ and TS20 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-07-27 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $179