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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
Olympus SZ-10
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SZ-10

 SP-600 UZ SZ-10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 SZ-10 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SZ-10

 SP-600 UZ SZ-10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
29
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SZ-10
 Olympus SP-600 UZOlympus SZ-10
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