Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic L1

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic L1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 4 years after the L1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic L1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and L1 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and L1.

Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will result in more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.