Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic GM1

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty similar but the SP-820UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-820UZ was launched 16 months before the GM1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ scores against the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and GM1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SP-820UZ due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.