Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Lets look closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 3 years after the FS12 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FS12 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FS12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.