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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
Panasonic G3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic G3

 SP-620 UZ G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 G3 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic G3 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic G3 Travel photography factors
61
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
70
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G3
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G3
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