Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus 7040, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the 7040 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus 7040. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus 7040 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 7040 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the 7040.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and 7040 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and 7040.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.