Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LF1

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 22 months before the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and LF1 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and LF1.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.