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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 13 months after the FS25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FS25

 SP-600 UZ FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FS25 SP-600 UZ 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS25

 SP-600 UZ FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the FS25.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and FS25 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-600 UZ provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
29
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Vlogging camera
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $189 $230