FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm XP10 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the XP10 matches up against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

See the FujiFilm XP10 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XP10 against the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.