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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 24 months later than the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-620 UZ TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 TS2 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-620 UZ TS2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the TS2.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and TS2 is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and TS2.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
61
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $350