Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 13 months after the FP7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FP7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the FP7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FP7 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and FP7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SP-620 UZ should have an edge in sensor innovation.