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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010

Portability
69 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 3 years after the 6010 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus 6010

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ 6010 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

		

		

			
 6010 SP-820UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 6010

		

		

			
 SP-820UZ 6010 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus 6010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the 6010.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and 6010 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and 6010.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Street photography with Olympus 6010
37
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
33
 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (22mm)
 great zoom (896mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
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 decently wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (22mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 6010
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $0