Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 11 months later than the GF2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the GF2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and GF2 is 78 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and GF2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.