Olympus SP-620UZ

Inexpensive. Relatively compact. Sharp lens. Strong performance. 21x zoom lens.

Image quality suffers at high ISOs. Cannot adjust zoom while recording video. Video limited to 720p. Low-res rear LCD.

Performance and Conclusions The SP-620UZ performs quite admirably, especially considering its low price. It starts and shoots in 1.9 seconds and records a short 0.2-second shutter lag. Its shot-to-shot time is 1.3 seconds at full resolution, but it can...

Broader than average zoom range ; 16MP sensor ; Modest ISO range ; Easy to use ; Inexpensive

Can't record sound and use optical zoom together ; Feels plasticky ; Over-sensitive scroll wheel ; Lacks key features of pricier models

Recent bridge camera/superzoom releases such as the Fuji X-S1 might have suggested cameras sporting large, fixed lenses were evolving into luxury items second only to DSLRs. Blowing that theory is the Olympus SP-620UZ, which is resolutely a...

Broader than average zoom range, sensible price, delivers natural colours, commendably sharp results at maximum zoom

Plasticy feel, fiddly rear scroll wheel, non-rechargeable batteries, lack of electronic or optical viewfinder, no hotshoe for accessory flash, low(ish) resolution LCD, can’t shoot video with sound and use the optical zoom

While the SP-620UZ is plasticy and basic looking compared with a top-of-the-range bridge camera, the feeling here is that we are more or less getting what we’re paying for, which can’t be bad.

• The salient features of SP-620UZ are as follows: ; • Image Sensor of 1/2.3″, 16 Megapixels ; • 3.0 inches 230K dots LCD display ; • Resolution of 16.0 MP ; • Optical Zoom of 21 X ; • Focal Length of 4.5-94.5mm (25-525mm equivalent in 35mm...

• Not so impressive build quality ; • No viewfinder ; • Poor image stabilization

After doing the SP-620UZ Review, we can say that it is not very much suitable for hard-core photographers, who want some advanced functions and features. It is a device that best suits the requirements of mid-end consumers, looking for a cost-effective...

Compact size, easy to use,took it to Duxford I W M, last weekend, my daughter & son in law both tried the camera,& they were also impressed. Just downloaded onto DVD disc, to play on TV, and the picture quatity is quite amazing.

Battery compartment lid a bit fiddly, but i will get use to it.

Compact size, easy to use,took it to Duxford I W M, last weekend ; my daughter & son in law both tried the camera,& they were also impressed. Just downloaded onto DVD disc, to play on TV, and ; the picture quatity is quite amazing

Battery compartment lid a bit fiddly, but i will get use to it

+easy to use +a lot of features to play with +big LCD screen

-nothing for the moment

easy to use ; a lot of features to play with ; big LCD screen

nothing for the moment

It is compact and easy to hold and use,good price and good value for money.

It is compact and easy to hold and use,good price and good value for money