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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS50
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 4 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic ZS45

 SP-620 UZ ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 ZS45 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS45

 SP-620 UZ ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the ZS45.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and ZS45 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and ZS45.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors (249g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $300