Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.