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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 14 months later than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Panasonic ZS8

 SP-820UZ ZS8 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 ZS8 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS8

 SP-820UZ ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the ZS8.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS8 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ZS8.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
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screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (210 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
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really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (22mm)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style 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 One One
Launch cost $299 $275