Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 4 years prior to the GF7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the GF7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the GF7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and GF7 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and GF7.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.