Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ28

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.