Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH2

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 11 months earlier than the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and FH2 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and FH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH2 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.