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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 5 months prior to the ZS15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS15

 SP-620 UZ ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 ZS15 SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS15

 SP-620 UZ ZS15 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the ZS15.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and ZS15 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and ZS15.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors in class (208g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS15
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $199 $279