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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was launched 9 months earlier than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic ZS20

 SP-810 UZ ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 ZS20 SP-810 UZ 
RevealedApril 2012July 2011Fresher by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS20

 SP-810 UZ ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ offers external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-810 UZ compared to the ZS20.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and ZS20 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and ZS20.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-810 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
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MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
40
great zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow fps (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (864mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-27 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-864mm (36.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $349