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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 5 years before the FZ2500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FZ2500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-820UZ FZ2500 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FZ2500 SP-820UZ 
RevealedSeptember 2016August 2012Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ2500

 SP-820UZ FZ2500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got physical 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 FZ2500 has dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the FZ2500.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and FZ2500 is 69 and 53 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FZ2500.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography information
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (485g)
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography features
55
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography highlights
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging info
25
relatively wide (22mm)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition (485 grams)
66
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ2500
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 13.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 915g (2.02 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $998