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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 14 months later than the FZ47 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ47

 SP-820UZ FZ47 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 FZ47 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ47

 SP-820UZ FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FZ47.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FZ47 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FZ47.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
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MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (485g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 shots)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery power (400 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (22mm)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (485 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (498 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 498 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $379