Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 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
- Released August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Launched December 2013
- New Model is Panasonic GM5
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-820UZ was launched 16 months before the GM1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores against the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GM1
SP-820UZ | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
GM1 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | August 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM1
SP-820UZ | GM1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the GM1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and GM1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2013-12-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/50 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $299 | $750 |