Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Revealed August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
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Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-820UZ was brought out 8 months later than the SZ1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic SZ1
| SP-820UZ | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| SZ1 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic SZ1
| SP-820UZ | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has physical dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the SZ1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and SZ1 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and SZ1.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-08-21 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 15.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 131g (0.29 lbs) |
| 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 Overall 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 | - | 250 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $299 | $179 |