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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Announced August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 2 years after the 8010 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus 8010

 SP-820UZ 8010 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 8010 SP-820UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 8010

 SP-820UZ 8010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the 8010.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and 8010 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and 8010.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to render more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
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screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography details
Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (485g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
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really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
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really wide (22mm)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus 8010
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-896mm (40.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $600