Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Q7

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Q7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 19 months before the Q7 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the Q7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the Q7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and Q7 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and Q7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.