Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 2 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the FH1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and FH1 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and FH1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.