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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 3 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 FZ300 SP-820UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2015August 2012Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ300 
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the FZ300.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FZ300 is 69 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FZ300.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count good (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
46
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
37
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
59
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography details
33
 great zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count good (14MP)
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography info
55
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 environment proofing
 boasts touch to focus
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 more heavy than average (691 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography advice
35
 fairly wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
52
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
25
 fairly wide (22mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
62
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average (691g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
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
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 691 grams (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $598