Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 13 months after the FH25 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FH25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FH25 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FH25.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.