Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH20

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 2 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior 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 FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ against the FH20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FH20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FH20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.