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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 13 months later than the FX48 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FX48

 SP-600 UZ FX48 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FX48 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX48

 SP-600 UZ FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the FX48.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FX48 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and FX48.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SP-600 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
29
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
20
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $189 $325