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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 ZS30 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ ZS30 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
48
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
46
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
61
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 supports touch to focus
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery power (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
41
 really wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
28
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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