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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 6 months prior to the SZ5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic SZ5

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ SZ5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got external dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the SZ5.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and SZ5 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and SZ5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (136 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography information
48
 excellent zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography information
61
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
 lighter than competition (136g)
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
28
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic jack
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 lighter than competition (136 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic SZ5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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