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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-820UZ was manufactured 2 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ grades against the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-820UZ FP1 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FP1 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP1

 SP-820UZ FP1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the FP1.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FP1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FP1.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FP1
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (485g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
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good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (485 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging info
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quite wide (22mm)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $153