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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 20 months after the ZS10 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

 SP-820UZ ZS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 ZS10 SP-820UZ 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS10

 SP-820UZ ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS10.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and ZS10 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and ZS10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
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great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (22mm)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 shots
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
Launch price $299 $350