Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Released January 2016
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PEN-F was released 6 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the PEN-F matches up against the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN-F and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
PEN-F | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2010 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus PEN-F
SP-600 UZ | PEN-F |
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus SP-600 UZ
PEN-F | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Examine the Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PEN-F and the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and SP-600 UZ is 84 and 69 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PEN-F and SP-600 UZ.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus PEN-F will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer PEN-F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN-F | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-01-27 | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 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 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 pounds) | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 894 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,000 | $189 |