Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1H

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1H, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 8 years prior to the S1H and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the S1H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S1H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the S1H.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and S1H is 78 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and S1H.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1H will resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.