Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-620 UZ was released 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FH3
SP-620 UZ | FH3 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH3
SP-620 UZ | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider 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") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FH3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and FH3 is 78 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and FH3.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $160 |