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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 7 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS4 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ TS4 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TS4.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TS4 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TS4.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
37
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
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 pretty wide (22mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (22mm)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $399