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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was released 5 years prior to the GH5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the GH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GH5

 SP-820UZ GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 GH5 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2012Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5

 SP-820UZ GH5 

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the GH5.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and GH5 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and GH5.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH5 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
55
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
35
decently wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (22mm)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (485 grams)
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-21 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 725 grams (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at release $299 $1,298