Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZR1

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-820UZ comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the ZR1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and ZR1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ZR1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.