Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the LX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and LX3 is 78 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and LX3.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.