Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic S1 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-820UZ was unveiled 20 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic S1
| SP-820UZ | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| S1 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic S1
| SP-820UZ | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and S1 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and S1.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 485 gr (1.07 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 240 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $299 | $269 |
