Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic LX3
- Updated by Panasonic LX7
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SP-820UZ was revealed 9 months after the LX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LX5
| SP-820UZ | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | December 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| LX5 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LX5
| SP-820UZ | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers 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) and the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the LX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and LX5 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and LX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 15.00 m | 7.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $294 |
