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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic S1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 10 years prior to the S1R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic S1R

 SP-600 UZ S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S1R SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2010Fresher by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic S1R

 SP-600 UZ S1R 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the S1R.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and S1R is 69 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and S1R.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1R will give extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery power (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic S1R Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is amazing (47MP)
bad battery power (360 shots)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
29
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-02 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lb) 1020g (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $189 $3,698