Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH22

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 2 years later than the FH22 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the FH22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and FH22 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and FH22.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.