Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-10

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 12 months prior to the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the XZ-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and XZ-10 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.