Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS6

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.