Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 20 months after the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-820UZ grades against the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outside 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 XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ against the XZ-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and XZ-1 is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and XZ-1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ provides an advantage in sensor tech.