Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic S2

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out at a similar time to the S2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got 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) while the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and S2 is 78 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and S2.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively.