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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-820UZ scores against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-820UZ TS2 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 TS2 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-820UZ TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the TS2.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TS2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and TS2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
55
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (896mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 15.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical 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 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
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 Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $350