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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
88
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 7 years before the G95 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic G95

 SP-820UZ G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 G95 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedApril 2019August 2012More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G95

 SP-820UZ G95 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G95 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ and the G95.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G95 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and G95.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will render greater detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic G95 Street photography features
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery life (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (290 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
low battery life (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic G95 Vlogging features
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quite wide (22mm)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (485 grams)
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selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G95
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2019-04-05
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
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
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 485g (1.07 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 290 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $998