Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G1

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.