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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 20 months later than the FP5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores against the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FP5

 SP-820UZ FP5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FP5 SP-820UZ 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP5

 SP-820UZ FP5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with exterior 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 FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the FP5.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FP5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FP5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
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decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
better than average battery pack (260 CIPA)
features touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
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pretty wide (22mm)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen 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 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $199