Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic G85

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 5 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the G85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and G85 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and G85.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.