Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 2 years after the FP1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the FP1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FP1 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and FP1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.