Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung SL102

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-820UZ grades versus the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-820UZ features 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 Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-820UZ against the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-820UZ and SL102 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and SL102.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.