Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 7 months before the SP-820UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outside measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SP-820UZ.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.