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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the FX580 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FX580

 SP-620 UZ FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FX580 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FX580

 SP-620 UZ FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the FX580.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and FX580 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and FX580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $499