Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic FX90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 13 months later than the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ and the FX90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and FX90 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and FX90.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.