Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL8 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-PL8 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | February 2010 | Fresher by 81 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
E-PL8 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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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 |