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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(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
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-5 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-5

 SP-600 UZ E-5 

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-5 SP-600 UZ 
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).

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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.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
56
weather sealing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
51
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
29
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
64
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
has microphone port
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
20
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus E-5Olympus SP-600 UZ
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