Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced February 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 12 months before the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SZ-10
SP-600 UZ | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SZ-10 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SZ-10
SP-600 UZ | SZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the SZ-10.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SZ-10 is 69 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SZ-10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SZ-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 pounds) | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $189 | $300 |