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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 3 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS1

 SP-820UZ TS1 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TS1 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS1

 SP-820UZ TS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TS1.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TS1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and TS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
55
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
35
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (22mm)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2009-01-27
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 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 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 15.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $380