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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS100
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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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 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2012More recent by 41 months
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS100

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography information
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
64
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
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 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
78
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 offers tracking autofocus
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (22mm)
 great reach (896mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (485 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography advice
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
68
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
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 fairly wide (22mm)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than average (485g)
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (312g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
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