Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Launched August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M10 IV | SP-820UZ | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2012 | Newer by 97 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-M10 IV
SP-820UZ | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M10 IV | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $699 | $299 |