Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 6020

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 2 years after the 6020 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the 6020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and 6020 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and 6020.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to render greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.