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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic GH5S
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GH5S

 SP-820UZ GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 GH5S SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2012More modern by 65 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5S

 SP-820UZ GH5S 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and GH5S is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography details
Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
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no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
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MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography information
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quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
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quite wide (22mm)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
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