Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 6 years after the SP-820UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1X matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and SP-820UZ is 54 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.