Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was manufactured 3 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-820UZ scores against the G1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ has got outer measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G1 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and G1.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SP-820UZ will have an edge in sensor tech.