Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was released 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-620 grades against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and SP-820UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.