Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS200

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was released 6 years prior to the ZS200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides physical 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 Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ZS200 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and ZS200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.