Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-620 UZ was unveiled 17 months before the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SZ-15
SP-620 UZ | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
SZ-15 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-15
SP-620 UZ | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the SZ-15.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and SZ-15 is 78 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and SZ-15.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus SZ-15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $199 | $200 |