Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH5

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.