Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH1

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced within a month of the FH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FH1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and FH1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.