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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 21 months before the 3D1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the 3D1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic 3D1

 SP-600 UZ 3D1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 3D1 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedNovember 2011February 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic 3D1

 SP-600 UZ 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has 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 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the 3D1.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and 3D1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and 3D1.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
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no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $189 $670