Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the G3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 7 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic G3 has proportions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the G3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and G3 is 78 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and G3.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern SP-620 UZ will have a benefit in sensor technology.