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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
62
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 18 months later than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FZ100

 SP-620 UZ FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 FZ100 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ100

 SP-620 UZ FZ100 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer 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 FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the FZ100.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FZ100 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and FZ100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
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good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $500