Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 24 months earlier than the LZ40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the LZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and LZ40 is 78 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and LZ40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.