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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 12 months before the F5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic F5

 SP-620 UZ F5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 F5 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic F5

 SP-620 UZ F5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the F5.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and F5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and F5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic F5 Street photography info
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than average (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
61
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic F5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $100