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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ35
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ35

 SP-600 UZ FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FZ35 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ35

 SP-600 UZ FZ35 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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