Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was brought out 3 years before the SP-820UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-P2 grades versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and SP-820UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.