Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX5

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 20 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and HX5 is 78 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and HX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ will have an advantage in sensor technology.