Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Introduced February 2010
- Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 13 months after the FS15 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FS15
SP-600 UZ | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
FS15 | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS15
SP-600 UZ | FS15 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the FS15.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FS15 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and FS15.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-600 UZ is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (1.00 lb) | 136 gr (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $189 | $180 |