Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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![Olympus Stylus 7000 front Olympus Stylus 7000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7000/Olympus-7000-front.jpg)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The 7000 was launched 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7000 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
7000 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus 7000
SP-820UZ | 7000 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SP-820UZ
7000 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7000 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 versus the SP-820UZ.
![Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and SP-820UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-7000-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 15.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $280 | $299 |