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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 2 months later than the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS15 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2012Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer 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 ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the ZS15.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ZS15 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and ZS15.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.
	
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography advice
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
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 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than average (485 grams)
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (208g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
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 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (485 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average (485 grams)
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (208g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 485 grams (1.07 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
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 All around 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 pictures
Type 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $279