Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the ZS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and ZS1 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and ZS1.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have a benefit in sensor innovation.