Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 5 months later than the FX90 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FX90 is 78 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and FX90.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.