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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 8 months later than the FH8 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FH8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FH8 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 FH8 SP-820UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH8

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FH8 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features outside 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 FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the FH8.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FH8 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FH8.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
37
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (123 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
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 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than average (123 grams)
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (22mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (22mm)
 provides face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (485g)
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (123g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
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 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $149