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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
45 Overall
39

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 6 months later than the FZ47 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 FZ47 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ FZ47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior 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 FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the FZ47.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and FZ47 is 78 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and FZ47.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 supports face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
48
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery power (400 shots)
 low fps (4.0 fps)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
61
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic jack
27
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (498g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
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 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 498 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $379