Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS15
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
ZS15 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS15
SP-620 UZ | ZS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |