Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 18 months later than the G10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the G10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside 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 G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the G10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and G10 is 78 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and G10.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.