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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 15 months before the GF6 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the GF6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GF6

 SP-620 UZ GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 GF6 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 15 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF6

 SP-620 UZ GF6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the GF6.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and GF6 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and GF6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography factors
61
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
32
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-04-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 323 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 622
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $326