Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Olympus 6020

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was brought out 18 months after the 6020 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-810 UZ grades versus the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ provides external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and 6020 is 78 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-810 UZ and 6020.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to produce more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-810 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.