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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 4 months after the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
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Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS20 
RevealedAugust 2012April 2012Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS20.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS20 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and ZS20.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
37
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than others (485 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
33
 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
55
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (485 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
35
 really wide (22mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
25
 really wide (22mm)
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than others (485 grams)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos
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 Single Single
Retail cost $299 $349