Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 5 years prior to the FZ2500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the FZ2500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the FZ2500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and FZ2500 is 78 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and FZ2500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.