Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FP7

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 11 months prior to the FP7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the FP7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and FP7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and FP7.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP7 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.