Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and ZS70 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.