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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 2 months after the FZ60 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 FZ60 SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ60 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides outside dimensions 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 FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ against the FZ60.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FZ60 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FZ60.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ60 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
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 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition (485g)
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than average (493g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
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 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (450 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
55
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (485g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (450 per charge)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (493g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery life (450 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 includes face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (493 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-07-18
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection 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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 - 450 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $350