Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-2

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 4 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers 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 SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the SH-2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and SH-2 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and SH-2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.