Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 4 years after the SL820 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-10 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and SL820.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher XZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.