Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we are looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 20 months later than the ZS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the ZS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and ZS5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and ZS5.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ provides an advantage in sensor innovation.