Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 17 months before the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FZ47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FZ47 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FZ47.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.