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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
29

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).

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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
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography highlights
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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)
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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
35
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