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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 7 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS80 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 74 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ ZS80 
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the ZS80.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and ZS80 is 78 and 86 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and ZS80.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
54
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
75
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
48
 incredible zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
61
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
62
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
28
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $448