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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out within a month of the FP1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FP1

 SP-600 UZ FP1 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FP1 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FP1

 SP-600 UZ FP1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outside 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 FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the FP1.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FP1 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and FP1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography factors
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
29
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (151 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $189 $153