Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 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
- Released August 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Revealed January 2009
- New Model is Panasonic G2
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-820UZ was manufactured 3 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic G1
SP-820UZ | G1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
G1 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G1
SP-820UZ | G1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the G1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G1 is 69 and 82 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and G1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $0 |