Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the SP-820UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SP-820UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and SP-820UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.