Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was announced 19 months before the SP-820UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ has external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and SP-820UZ is 79 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.