Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FH10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 4 months earlier than the FH10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FH10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and FH10 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and FH10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.