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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

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-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the FZ70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic FZ70

 SP-600 UZ FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 FZ70 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ70

 SP-600 UZ FZ70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the FZ70.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and FZ70 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and FZ70.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
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fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery (400 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $189 $300