Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax I-10

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-820UZ scores vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ features external dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and I-10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-820UZ and I-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-820UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.