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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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)
  • 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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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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").

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The 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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 FZ80 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2012Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
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 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
58
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
37
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
54
 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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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
33
 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
57
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
55
 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)
59
 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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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 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
57
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
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 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)
28
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic 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