Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 8 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the SP-820UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions 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-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV and the SP-820UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and SP-820UZ is 81 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.