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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed about the same time to the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ FH6 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 FH6 SP-620 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ FH6 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FH6.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FH6 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FH6.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (119g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
48
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
61
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
 better than average battery life (280 per charge)
 lighter than average (119g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone support
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than average (119g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 pictures
Style 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $129