Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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 January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-620 UZ was announced 4 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic TS6
SP-620 UZ | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
TS6 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2012 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS6
SP-620 UZ | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 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).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the TS6.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and TS6 is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and TS6.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2015-01-06 |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 370 shots |
Form 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $300 |