Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR10 was introduced 23 months before the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-ZR10 grades against the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR10 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR10 has got exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR10 vs the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and SP-820UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.