Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX700

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FX700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 18 months later than the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FX700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FX700 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FX700.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.