Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung SL820

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers exterior 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) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the SL820.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and SL820.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SZ-10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.