Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
93 Imaging
36 Features
36 Overall
36
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic 3D1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was announced 10 months after the 3D1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades against the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic 3D1
SP-820UZ | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | August 2012 | November 2011 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
3D1 | SP-820UZ | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic 3D1
SP-820UZ | 3D1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic 3D1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ against the 3D1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and 3D1 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and 3D1.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 193g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | - | 200 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $670 |