Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ28
SP-600 UZ | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
FZ28 | SP-600 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ28
SP-600 UZ | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |