Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5
Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the LS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LS5
| SP-820UZ | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| LS5 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LS5
| SP-820UZ | LS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer 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 LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the LS5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and LS5 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and LS5.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (485g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (485g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lighter than others (126g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (160 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (485g)
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 160 images |
| Form of battery | - | AA |
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $294 |