Olympus SP-820UZ vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was introduced 14 months after the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-820UZ grades vs the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ features physical measurements 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 RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ versus the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-820UZ and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-820UZ and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-820UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.