Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FS7

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FS7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 13 months after the FS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the FS7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FS7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SP-600 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.