Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is fairly close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-5 was unveiled 13 months later than the SP-600 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-5 grades versus the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-5 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-5
SP-600 UZ | E-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-5 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-5 provides external dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-5 compared to the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and SP-600 UZ is 58 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-5 and SP-600 UZ.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-5 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer E-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-5 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-5 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-02-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 143 |
Cross type focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 pounds) | 455g (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 519 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLM-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $189 |