Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX580

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.