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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 20 months later than the FH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH2

 SP-820UZ FH2 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FH2 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH2

 SP-820UZ FH2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FH2.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FH2 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FH2.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (270 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
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MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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good battery power (270 shots)
lighter than average (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
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pretty wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery power (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $149