Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 23 months before the SP-620 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SP-620 UZ is 69 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.