Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GH4

Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GH4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is very comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GH4 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 3 years earlier than the GH4 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the GH4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the GH4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and GH4 is 78 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and GH4.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.