Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G2

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-820UZ was unveiled 2 years after the G2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external dimensions 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ and the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G2 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and G2.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SP-820UZ will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.