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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 13 months later than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FH5

 SP-620 UZ FH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FH5 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH5

 SP-620 UZ FH5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the FH5.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FH5 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and FH5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SP-620 UZ provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $169