Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ10

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 4 years before the SZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the SZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and SZ10 is 78 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and SZ10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.