Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS15

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.