Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G2
- New Model is Panasonic G5
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was released 14 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-820UZ grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic G3
SP-820UZ | G3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
G3 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G3
SP-820UZ | G3 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the G3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G3 is 69 and 83 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and G3.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G3 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-11 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 336g (0.74 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $500 |