Olympus E-510 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-510 was revealed 3 years prior to the SP-600 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-510 grades against the SP-600 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-510 against the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and SP-600 UZ is 69 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-510 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.