Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
- Released September 2014
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GM1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SP-820UZ was released 3 years prior to the GM5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores against the GM5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic GM5
SP-820UZ | GM5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
GM5 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM5
SP-820UZ | GM5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic GM5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the GM5.
![Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and GM5 is 69 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and GM5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GM5 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-SP-820UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GM5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 211 grams (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 721 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DMW-BLH7 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $299 | $966 |