Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FP5
SP-820UZ | FP5 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
FP5 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP5
SP-820UZ | FP5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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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 |