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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months before the FH25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FH25

 SP-600 UZ FH25 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FH25 SP-600 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH25

 SP-600 UZ FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the FH25.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FH25 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - 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 Single Single
Price at release $189 $180