Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-10
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

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.

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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 |