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Olympus SP-720UZ Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:405 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Olympus SP-720UZ Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

Score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

90%

4.5

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of cameras
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

28%

4.6

Sensor & Image

25%

4.8

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 71% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus SP-720UZ

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

28%

4.6

Sensor & Image

25%

4.8

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

5.1

Display & Design

8%

4.2

Battery & Power

7%

2.8

Connectivity & Storage

4.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Olympus SP-720UZ has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.41 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.41 µm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.41 µm, which are smaller than those in 72.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.9% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
8
N. of focus points
8
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 8 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 93.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
20 Mbps
Video bitrate
20 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 20 Mbps which is lower than that of 70.7% of cameras and equal to that of 3.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
bridge
Weight
405 g
Weight
405 g
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 405 g which is heavier than 51.5% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
107.4 mm
Width
107.4 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 107.4 mm which is narrower than 71.1% of cameras.
Height
72.6 mm
Height
72.6 mm
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 72.6 mm which is shorter than 51.2% of cameras.
Thickness
73.2 mm
Thickness
73.2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 73.2 mm which is thicker than 66.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
925 mAh
Battery capacity
925 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 925 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.3% of cameras and equal to those in 2.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus SP-720UZ vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Olympus SP-720UZ is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 12.5 mm narrower
    Width
    107.4 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (107.4 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    107.4 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 3.66x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    26 x
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 26 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 26x optical zoom.
    26 x vs 7.1 x
  • 3.22x cheaper
    Olympus SP-720UZ is cheaper than the average camera (£90 vs £290).
    £90 vs £290
  • 12.5 mm narrower
    Width
    107.4 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (107.4 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    107.4 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
  • 3.66x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    26 x
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 26 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 26x optical zoom.
    26 x vs 7.1 x
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • 0.06 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.059 GB
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.059 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.93 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.41 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.41 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 15 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (8 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    8 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 93% less popular
    Olympus SP-720UZ is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 27.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    73.2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (73.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    73.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 1.93 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.41 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.41 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 15 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (8 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    8 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 0.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    5 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (5 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    5 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 10 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    20 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (20 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    20 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 195 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    925 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (925 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    925 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

Expert reviews

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ephotozine.com
26/07/2012
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What we like about Olympus SP-720UZ

  • Powerful 26x optical zoom for capturing distant subjects
  • Vibrant and accurate color reproduction
  • Excellent battery life and portable, lightweight design
  • Useful built-in features like Magic Filters and 3D photo mode
  • Fast high-speed continuous shooting modes
  • Solid, well-made body with a comfortable rubber grip
  • Effective sensor-shift image stabilization for reducing blur

What we don't like about Olympus SP-720UZ

  • High noise levels and poor image quality at ISO 400 and above
  • Frequent over-exposure in automatic modes
  • Slow menu performance and buffering when using special filters
  • Grainy and lower-quality images when using maximum digital zoom
  • Lack of an electronic or optical viewfinder
  • Flimsy plastic doors for battery and port compartments
  • Noticeable shutter lag and slow autofocus for fast-moving subjects

Verdict

The Olympus SP-720UZ is a compact superzoom camera featuring a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and a powerful 26x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 26-676mm. It is equipped with Dual Image Stabilisation (sensor-shift and high ISO), a 3.0-inch 460,000-dot LCD screen, and is capable of recording Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps. Key strengths include its portable, lightweight design, impressive high-speed continuous shooting reaching up to 30 fps at reduced resolutions, and creative features like in-camera panoramas and HDR backlight adjustment. However, it lacks an electronic viewfinder, is restricted to a maximum aperture of f/3.2–5.6 which can limit low-light performance, and suffers from poor image quality at ISO settings of 400 and above.

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