Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Released July 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 11 months prior to the FZ70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
FZ70 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | July 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ70
SP-820UZ | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FZ70.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FZ70 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FZ70.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-08-21 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 pounds) | 606g (1.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $299 | $300 |