Nikon L820 vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L820 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was unveiled 2 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the L820 grades against the SZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L820 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L820 compared to the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and SZ-10 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L820 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer L820 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.