Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic F5

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").

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The 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.

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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).

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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.

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.