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.