Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was released 4 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-820UZ matches up against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ has exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ compared to the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and ZS60 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and ZS60.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SP-820UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.