Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
- Announced August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
- Announced August 2018
- Superseded the Panasonic LX100
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-820UZ was brought out 7 years before the LX100 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ grades against the LX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LX100 II
SP-820UZ | LX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus SP-820UZ
LX100 II | SP-820UZ | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | August 2012 | Newer by 73 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1240k | 460k | Crisper screen (+780k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LX100 II
SP-820UZ | LX100 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the LX100 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and LX100 II is 69 and 81 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and LX100 II.
As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2018-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 17 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4736 x 3552 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1800s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 392 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $998 |