Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
- Launched July 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic G2
- Replacement is Panasonic G5
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic G3
SP-620 UZ | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
G3 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G3
SP-620 UZ | G3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) | 336 grams (0.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 667 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $500 |