Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-820UZ was launched 20 months later than the FP7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FP7
SP-820UZ | FP7 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
FP7 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FP7
SP-820UZ | FP7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FP7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FP7 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FP7.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
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 All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $227 |