Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF5

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-820UZ was announced 5 months later than the GF5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the GF5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ against the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and GF5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and GF5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.