Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 6 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS80 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and ZS80.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.