Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-600 UZ was launched at a similar time to the FP3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the FP3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FP3
SP-600 UZ | FP3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
FP3 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FP3
SP-600 UZ | FP3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the FP3.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FP3 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FP3.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $189 | $182 |