Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic G6

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was revealed 8 months before the G6 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the G6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the G6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and G6 is 69 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and G6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G6 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.