Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-600 UZ was revealed 5 months prior to the FZ35 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ35
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ35
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Revealed | February 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the FZ35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FZ35 is 69 and 72 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FZ35.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 gr (1.00 lb) | 397 gr (0.88 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $189 | $999 |