Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 3 months later than the 3D1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the 3D1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and 3D1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and 3D1.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.