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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and G100 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 8 years prior to the G100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ grades against the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ G100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 G100 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJune 2020August 2012More modern by 95 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kSharper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ G100 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the G100.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and G100 is 69 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and G100.
Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
77
 has manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
37
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
33
 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
56
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (270 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
55
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
78
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
35
 fairly wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
71
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
25
 fairly wide (22mm)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (485 grams)
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G100
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-21 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $698