Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G6

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 years before the G6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and G6 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and G6.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.