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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 12 months later than the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SZ-10

 SP-620 UZ SZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SZ-10 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-10

 SP-620 UZ SZ-10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the SZ-10.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and SZ-10 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and SZ-10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $300