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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 5 months after the FZ150 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ150 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 FZ150 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ150

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ150 
ReleasedAugust 2012April 2012Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FZ150.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FZ150 is 69 and 67 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FZ150.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
41
 focusing manually
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
37
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than others (485g)
58
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography highlights
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (410 shots)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (485g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
 better than average battery power (410 shots)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (528g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography information
35
 quite wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
48
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (410 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
25
 quite wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than others (485g)
62
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than others (528 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-04-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 528g (1.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $499