Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH5S

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.