Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 18 months prior to the GF3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the GF3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the GF3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GF3 is 69 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and GF3.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh trickier. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.