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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 19 months prior to the FX90 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FX90

 SP-600 UZ FX90 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FX90 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX90

 SP-600 UZ FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with external 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FX90.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FX90 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FX90.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
36
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging features
20
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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