Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS35

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 24 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer measurements 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 ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and ZS35 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and ZS35.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.