Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
- Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus XZ-1
SP-820UZ | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
XZ-1 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Olympus XZ-1
SP-820UZ | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | Olympus XZ-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3664 x 2752 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-896mm (40.7x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.7 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 275 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $567 |