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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68 Imaging
39 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 6 months earlier than the FZ60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 FZ60 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ60

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ FZ60 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ60 has specifications of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ60 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 are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FZ60.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and FZ60 is 78 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and FZ60.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
43
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography details
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 heavier than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
55
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery life (450 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
61
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
 good battery life (450 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (493 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography features
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
49
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery life (450 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
28
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic socket
27
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition (493g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" 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 life - 450 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $350