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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 6 months later than the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic LS5

 SP-620 UZ LS5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 LS5 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LS5

 SP-620 UZ LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the LS5.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and LS5 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and LS5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
61
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (160 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LS5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $199 $294