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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL9
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was unveiled 6 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-PL8 grades versus the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL8 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-PL8

 SP-600 UZ E-PL8 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL8 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL8 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and SP-600 UZ is 86 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL8 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
71
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL8 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
20
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL8Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL8 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-09-19 2010-02-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 81 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $189