Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 23 months before the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and SZ-12 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.