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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 4 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 ZS60 SP-820UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2012More recent by 41 months
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has exterior measurements 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 ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the ZS60.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS60 is 69 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and ZS60.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
37
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition (485g)
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (282g)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 excellent zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (22mm)
 long reach (896mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (485 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than competitors (282g)
 supports focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (22mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (485g)
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (282 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $248