Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 20 months after the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH27
| SP-820UZ | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| FH27 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH27
| SP-820UZ | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FH27.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FH27 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FH27.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
| 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $229 |
