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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M10 III | SP-820UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 62 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-M10 III
SP-820UZ | E-M10 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M10 III | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |