Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-620 UZ was manufactured 3 months prior to the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS20
SP-620 UZ | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
ZS20 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS20
SP-620 UZ | ZS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | April 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the ZS20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and ZS20 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and ZS20.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias 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 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $349 |