Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS12

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 10 months later than the FS12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features physical 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FS12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FS12 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and FS12.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SP-600 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.