Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was brought out 14 months after the SP-820UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-P5 scores vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-P5 vs the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and SP-820UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P5 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-P5 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-P5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.