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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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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
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography features
37
 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
55
 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
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 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