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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 12 months prior to the FH10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FH10

 SP-620 UZ FH10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FH10 SP-620 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH10

 SP-620 UZ FH10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the FH10.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and FH10 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FH10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
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good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $199 $110