Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades vs the SP-620 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-4000 and the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.