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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 8 years before the S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic S1

 SP-620 UZ S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 S1 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2012Newer by 85 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic S1

 SP-620 UZ S1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the S1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and S1 is 78 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
61
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery pack (380 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,021 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic S1
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 1021g (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $199 $2,498