Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X90

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 19 months after the X90 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have 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") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax X90 has measurements of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax X90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the X90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and X90 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and X90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.