Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-510 was announced 5 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-510 grades against the SP-820UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 vs the SP-820UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.