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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • Successor is Panasonic GF3
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GF2

 SP-620 UZ GF2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 GF2 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF2

 SP-620 UZ GF2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic GF2
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-02-24
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 310 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 506
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $330