Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 7 years earlier than the FZ1000 II and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the FZ1000 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the FZ1000 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FZ1000 II is 69 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FZ1000 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.