Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L820 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 13 months later than the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L820 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L820 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L820 against the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and SP-620 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and SP-620 UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent L820 will have an advantage in sensor tech.