Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF6

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is pretty close but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SP-820UZ was released 7 months before the GF6 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and GF6 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and GF6.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-820UZ due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF6 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.