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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 18 months before the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the TS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic TS5

 SP-620 UZ TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 TS5 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS5

 SP-620 UZ TS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS5 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 have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the TS5.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and TS5 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and TS5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA DMW-BCM13
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $350