Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months before the SP-610UZ so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical 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) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the SP-610UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ is 69 and 79 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SP-610UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.