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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ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
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic F5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 4 months prior to the F5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic F5

 SP-820UZ F5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 F5 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic F5

 SP-820UZ F5 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the F5.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and F5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and F5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (485 grams)
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lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (485 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (121 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
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pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (22mm)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (485g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $100