Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 18 months prior to the FZ70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the FZ70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and FZ70 is 78 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and FZ70.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.