Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus XZ-1
SP-620 UZ | XZ-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
XZ-1 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus XZ-1
SP-620 UZ | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Olympus XZ-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3664 x 2752 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 275 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 34 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $199 | $567 |