Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 2 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the Tough-3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.