Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic TS6

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-820UZ scores versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the TS6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and TS6 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.