Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was launched 19 months after the GF2 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ provides 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) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the GF2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and GF2 is 69 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and GF2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SP-820UZ will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.