Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH10

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 3 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the FH10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys 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 FH10 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the FH10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FH10 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and FH10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.