Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Launched January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-620 UZ was released 12 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS30
SP-620 UZ | ZS30 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
ZS30 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS30
SP-620 UZ | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior measurements 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 ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the ZS30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and ZS30 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and ZS30.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
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 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 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $199 | $250 |