Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was brought out 6 years before the GH5S which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades against the GH5S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus SP-820UZ
GH5S | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | January 2018 | August 2012 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the GH5S.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and GH5S is 69 and 62 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and GH5S.
As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2018-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine 10 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3680 x 2760 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
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 | - | 440 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch price | $299 | $2,498 |