• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 896.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SP-820UZ advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 220 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    896 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Olympus SP-820UZ

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 93 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    202g vs 485g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P500

Olympus SP-820UZ
Nikon P500
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic ZS19
Nikon P500
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS20
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus SP-820UZ
Panasonic ZS25
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bulb shutter
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Thinner
Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas

Compared to Canon SX520 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ
Canon SX520 HS
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
Panasonic ZS19
Canon SX520 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Olympus SP-820UZ
Canon SX530 HS
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Bulb shutter
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
Panasonic ZS19
Canon SX530 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
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