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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was introduced within a month of the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ LX7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 LX7 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ LX7 
RevealedAugust 2012October 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the LX7.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and LX7 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and LX7.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-820UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
45
 has manual focus
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
37
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
55
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 very long reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than others (298 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
57
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
25
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 includes face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic LX7
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $400