Nikon P80 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 grades against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P80 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P80 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P80 versus the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and SP-820UZ is 75 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.