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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was revealed 2 years after the FH3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the FH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH3

 SP-820UZ FH3 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FH3 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH3

 SP-820UZ FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the FH3.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FH3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FH3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography information
55
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (485g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography highlights
35
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
25
rather wide (22mm)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (485g)
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 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
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $160