Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 10 years before the S1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior 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 S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the S1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and S1 is 69 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.