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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GH5S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 7 years earlier than the GH5S and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the GH5S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GH5S

 SP-620 UZ GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 GH5S SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GH5S

 SP-620 UZ GH5S 

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GH5S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the GH5S.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and GH5S is 78 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and GH5S.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-10 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $199 $2,498