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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 2 years after the TS10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS10

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TS10 SP-820UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS10

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS10 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the TS10.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TS10 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and TS10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-820UZ will have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
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 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
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 really wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
25
 really wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competition (485 grams)
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $249