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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Released December 2013
  • New Model is Panasonic GM5
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 23 months prior to the GM1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic GM1

 SP-620 UZ GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 GM1 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedDecember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GM1

 SP-620 UZ GM1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the GM1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and GM1 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and GM1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic GM1 Street photography features
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (204g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography highlights
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average (204g)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging features
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (204 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic GM1
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-12-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 204 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $199 $750