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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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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 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012Newer by 11 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
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 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (485g)
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 reasonably wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (606 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
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