FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was brought out 3 years before the SP-820UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2500HD scores against the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S2500HD vs the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2500HD and SP-820UZ is 78 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S2500HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.