Clicky

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Released August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SP-820UZ was revealed 3 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS30 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 TS30 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2012More modern by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS30 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TS30.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and TS30 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TS30.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Photography Glossary	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
34
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
37
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than others (485 grams)
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
55
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (485g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
 lighter than others in class (142g)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 quite wide (22mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
25
 quite wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than others (485g)
33
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (142 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	

		

			
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $180