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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 12 months after the ZS10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

 SP-620 UZ ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 ZS10 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS10

 SP-620 UZ ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical 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 ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the ZS10.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and ZS10 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SP-620 UZ should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 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 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $350