Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Launched February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-600 UZ was introduced 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus SZ-11
SP-600 UZ | SZ-11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
SZ-11 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Olympus SZ-11
SP-600 UZ | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys physical 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) while the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the SZ-11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SZ-11 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and SZ-11.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Olympus SZ-11 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $189 | $253 |