Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FP8
SP-620 UZ | FP8 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FP8
SP-620 UZ | FP8 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the FP8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FP8 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FP8.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $199 | $300 |