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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic G100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 9 years prior to the G100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the G100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic G100

 SP-620 UZ G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 G100 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJune 2020January 2012Fresher by 102 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G100

 SP-620 UZ G100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical dimensions 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 Panasonic G100 has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the G100.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and G100 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and G100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic G100
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G100
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $698