Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh CX5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 6 months after the CX5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh CX5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. 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 Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Ricoh CX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the CX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and CX5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and CX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.