Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-15

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.