Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SZ-10 is 69 and 90 respectively.

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.