Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM1 was introduced 22 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM1 grades vs the SP-600 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and SP-600 UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and SP-600 UZ.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PM1 uses the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern E-PM1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.