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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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)
  • 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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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FH7 
IntroducedAugust 2012September 2011More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography factors
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 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
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 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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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
37
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competition (485g)
67
 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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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
33
 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
40
 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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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
55
 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)
71
 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 Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
35
 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
43
 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
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
25
 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)
34
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic 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