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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

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

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 III was launched 5 years after the SP-820UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M10 III SP-820UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2017August 2012More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 SP-820UZ E-M10 III 

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

 E-M10 III SP-820UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 III has outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SP-820UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the SP-820UZ.

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

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and SP-820UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 III and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 III will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
34
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (410g)
37
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
67
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average in class (410g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
55
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long reach (896mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
35
quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (410g)
25
quite wide (22mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (485g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-31 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 measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 22-896mm (40.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lb) 485g (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $650 $299