Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 4 months prior to the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-820UZ grades against the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and ZS30 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and ZS30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.