Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 1s

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 6 years prior to the 1s which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the 1s for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got external 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 1s has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the 1s.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and 1s is 69 and 79 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and 1s.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.