Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 2 years after the FS12 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the FS12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and FS12 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and FS12.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.