Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1 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
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-820UZ was announced 15 months prior to the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LF1
| SP-820UZ | LF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| LF1 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 15 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LF1
| SP-820UZ | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the LF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and LF1 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and LF1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2013-11-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $500 |
