Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Announced January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FX90
SP-620 UZ | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
FX90 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FX90
SP-620 UZ | FX90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $227 |