Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS20

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 7 months after the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ offers external 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-820UZ and the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and TS20 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and TS20.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.