Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 9 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has external 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) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the LX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and LX100 II is 69 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and LX100 II.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 II will show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.