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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
38

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic LX5
(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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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LX5

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ LX5 
ReleasedAugust 2012December 2011Newer 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
41
 focusing manually
 delivers RAW formats
 MP count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Street photography factors
37
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography features
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
55
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (485g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (271 grams)
 MP count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
35
 quite wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
52
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.63")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
 quite wide (22mm)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than others in class (271g)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic 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