Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Released February 2018

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

The SP-620 UZ was introduced 7 years earlier than the GX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GX9
SP-620 UZ | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
GX9 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GX9
SP-620 UZ | GX9 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the GX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and GX9 is 78 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and GX9.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 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 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 407 grams (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $1,000 |