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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Released August 2010
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic G10

 SP-620 UZ G10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 G10 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G10

 SP-620 UZ G10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic G10
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic G10 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic G10
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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has face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G10
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-08-09
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 388g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $550