Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 18 months earlier than the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers external dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the LZ20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and LZ20 is 79 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and LZ20.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.