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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced very close to the TS20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 TS20 SP-620 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outer dimensions 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the TS20.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and TS20 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and TS20.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 lighter than average (142g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than average (142g)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
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 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic jack
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (142g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $179