Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FS25
SP-600 UZ | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
FS25 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FS25
SP-600 UZ | FS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |