Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 17 months earlier than the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).

Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.