Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 1

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 22 months earlier than the 1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the 1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and 1 is 78 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and 1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.