Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FH6

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 8 months later than the FH6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FH6 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and FH6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.