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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 3 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FX48

 SP-820UZ FX48 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009Newer by 44 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FX48 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FX48

 SP-820UZ FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the FX48.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FX48 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FX48.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Street photography advice
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (485 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography details
55
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
35
decently wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (485g)
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $325