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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 4 months before the XS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic XS1

 SP-820UZ XS1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 XS1 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic XS1

 SP-820UZ XS1 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers physical measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the XS1.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and XS1 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and XS1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Street photography highlights
37
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
55
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
35
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (22mm)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-21 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 15.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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
Battery life - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $130