Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-600 UZ was brought out 3 years prior to the F5 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic F5
SP-600 UZ | F5 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
F5 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic F5
SP-600 UZ | F5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the F5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and F5 is 69 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and F5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic F5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $189 | $100 |