Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus XZ-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The SP-620 UZ was revealed 12 months later than the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the XZ-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and XZ-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and XZ-1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.