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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 13 months after the G1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic G1

 SP-600 UZ G1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 G1 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic G1

 SP-600 UZ G1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements 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 G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the G1.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and G1 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and G1.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The younger SP-600 UZ will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Sports photography camera
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography features
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography features
29
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic G1 Vlogging info
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
18
no video
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic G1
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $189 $0