Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 18 months prior to the SP-820UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the SP-820UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and SP-820UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and SP-820UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SZ-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.