Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60
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69 Imaging
38 Features
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Portability
68 Imaging
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68 Imaging
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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
| SP-820UZ | FZ60 |
|---|
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | July 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The 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.
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.
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 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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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 photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic FZ60
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (485g)
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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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Sports photography camera
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
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
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Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
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)
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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 with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
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)
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
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic 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 |