Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 12 months after the FH7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH7
| SP-820UZ | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| FH7 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH7
| SP-820UZ | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical measurements 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 FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ against the FH7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FH7 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FH7.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH7 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (485g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lighter than average (126g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
relatively wide (22mm)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (485 grams)
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-09-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $149 |
