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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 III (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 7 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 III scores versus the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M10 III SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2017February 2010More modern by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-M10 III

 SP-600 UZ E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-M10 III SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 III versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III versus the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and SP-600 UZ is 80 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 III using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography highlights
67
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
29
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-08-31 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $650 $189