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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic G1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic G1

 SP-820UZ G1 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 G1 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G1

 SP-820UZ G1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G1 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
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fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
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good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (22mm)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (485g)
18
no video
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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