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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 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 GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 5 years prior to the GF8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 GF8 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF8

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ GF8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the GF8.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and GF8 is 78 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and GF8.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF8
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
65
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
80
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
48
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
49
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography factors
61
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
 comes with touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (230 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
65
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging information
28
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic jack
33
 touch screen
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GF8
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2016-02-15
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
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 distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 lb) 266 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $549