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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FP7

 SP-620 UZ FP7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FP7 SP-620 UZ 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP7

 SP-620 UZ FP7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (240 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery power (240 CIPA)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $227