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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47

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-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ47

 SP-600 UZ FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FZ47 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ47

 SP-600 UZ FZ47 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
low fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery (400 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (498g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than average (498g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 lb) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $189 $379