Olympus SP-820UZ vs Panasonic ZS7

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 14 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-820UZ matches up vs the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. 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) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ vs the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and ZS7 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and ZS7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-820UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.