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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SZ-12

 SP-620 UZ SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SZ-12 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-12

 SP-620 UZ SZ-12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-12
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $350