Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 8 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the FZ80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and FZ80 is 69 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and FZ80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.