Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 3 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FS15
SP-820UZ | FS15 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 44 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FS15
SP-820UZ | FS15 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the FS15.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FS15.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $299 | $180 |