Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS40 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the ZS40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and ZS40 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and ZS40.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.