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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic GM1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GM1

 SP-820UZ GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 GM1 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedDecember 2013August 2012More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1036k460kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM1

 SP-820UZ GM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
77
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography highlights
55
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (485g)
35
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (204 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
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