Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS100
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
ZS100 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | August 2012 | More recent by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS100
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ZS100 is 69 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and ZS100.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 9.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.00 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 312 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $299 | $700 |