Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80
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69 Imaging
38 Features
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69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was announced 5 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades against the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ80
| SP-820UZ | FZ80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| FZ80 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2017 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 53 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ80
| SP-820UZ | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the FZ80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FZ80 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and FZ80.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (485 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (485 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
quite wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
quite wide (22mm)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (485g)
relatively wide (20mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
| Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 616 grams (1.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 330 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $399 |