Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40

Following is a complete review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 18 months after the FZ40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FZ40 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and FZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.