Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Launched July 2012
- Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SP-620 UZ was introduced 6 months earlier than the LZ20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic LZ20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
LZ20 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LZ20
SP-620 UZ | LZ20 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the LZ20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and LZ20 is 78 and 71 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and LZ20.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $199 | $250 |