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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 6 years prior to the GX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GX9

 SP-820UZ GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 GX9 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2012Fresher by 66 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k460kSharper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GX9

 SP-820UZ GX9 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys physical measurements 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 GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the GX9.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and GX9 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and GX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
55
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
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reasonably wide (22mm)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 407 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $1,000