Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ25W

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Samsung HZ25W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was released 19 months after the HZ25W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ25W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the HZ25W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and HZ25W is 78 and 70 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and HZ25W.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.