Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF6

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.