Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX78

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 11 months earlier than the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FX78 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and FX78.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.