Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $199 | $195 |