Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 20 months after the FH5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FH5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.