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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2

Portability
69 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72 Imaging
47 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Older Model is Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 5 months prior to the G2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the G2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ G2 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

		

		

			
 G2 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic G2

		

		

			
 SP-600 UZ G2 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same generation
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the G2.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and G2 is 69 and 72 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and G2.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.
	
			Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
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 manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
60
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
36
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
65
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
31
 long zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
51
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great reach (420mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 includes touch focus
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (428g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
29
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 no image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
57
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
20
 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic port
61
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 comes with face detect autofocus
 has mic support
 no image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 heavier than average in class (428 grams)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic G2
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 455 gr (1.00 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $189 $1,000