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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
45

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 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  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the ZS50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 ZS50 SP-820UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 28 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features exterior measurements 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 ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the ZS50.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS50 is 69 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ZS50.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
34
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 focusing manually
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
37
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
33
 long zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
55
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (22mm)
 very long zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (485 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
 lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
35
 relatively wide (22mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS50
25
 relatively wide (22mm)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than average in class (485g)
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (243g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-21 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 243 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery style - 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $350