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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 8 months later than the SZ7 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the SZ7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SZ7 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic SZ7

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ SZ7 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the SZ7.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and SZ7 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and SZ7.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The newer SP-820UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ7 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography factors
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 does not have external mic port
 heavier than competitors (485g)
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic SZ7
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $199