Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-600 UZ was unveiled 9 years prior to the GX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic GX9
SP-600 UZ | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
GX9 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | February 2010 | Newer by 97 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GX9
SP-600 UZ | GX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical measurements 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 Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the GX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GX9 is 69 and 82 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and GX9.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 407 grams (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
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 | - | 260 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $189 | $1,000 |