Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-810 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was launched 23 months prior to the SP-810 UZ which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the SP-810 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-810 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has proportions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 versus the SP-810 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and SP-810 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and SP-810 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-810 UZ will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.