Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed November 2008
- Successor is Panasonic LX5

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic LX3
SP-620 UZ | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | November 2008 | Fresher by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
LX3 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LX3
SP-620 UZ | LX3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $199 | $449 |