Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 550WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 3 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the 550WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the 550WP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and 550WP is 78 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and 550WP.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.