Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was brought out 7 months prior to the SP-800 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-620 grades against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 against the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and SP-800 UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and SP-800 UZ.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.