Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 7 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 III grades vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outside measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and SP-820UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III will have an edge in sensor technology.