Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 9 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features 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) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and ZS80 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and ZS80.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.