Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-820UZ was released 3 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS3
SP-820UZ | ZS3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS3
SP-820UZ | ZS3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ and the ZS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS3 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ZS3.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485g (1.07 lbs) | 229g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $200 |