Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ70

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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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).

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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.

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

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.