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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic 3D1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic 3D1

 SP-820UZ 3D1 
LaunchedAugust 2012November 2011Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 3D1 SP-820UZ 
Screen sizing3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (485g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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offers touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (22mm)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (485g)
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic 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