Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out within a month of the SZ-12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and SZ-12 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and SZ-12.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.