Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FZ60 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 3 years prior to the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features 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) and the Panasonic FZ60 has proportions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FZ60 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the FZ60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and FZ60 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ60 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.