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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed within a month of the FP2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FP2

 SP-600 UZ FP2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FP2 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FP2

 SP-600 UZ FP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the FP2.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and FP2 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FP2.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography information
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
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 Overall 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $189 $80