Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP5

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 11 months prior to the FP5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the FP5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the FP5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FP5 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and FP5.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.