Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 13 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the FH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and FH2 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and FH2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.