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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 13 months after the FZ28 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ28

 SP-600 UZ FZ28 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FZ28 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ28

 SP-600 UZ FZ28 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FZ28.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FZ28 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and FZ28.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-600 UZ to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
20
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $189 $599