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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
Olympus SP-820UZ
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-M10 IV SP-820UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2020August 2012Newer by 97 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-M10 IV SP-820UZ 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
73
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography advice
85
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
55
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (485g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
35
really wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than average (485 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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