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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF5
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic GF3

 SP-600 UZ GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 GF3 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF3

 SP-600 UZ GF3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

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

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
29
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery power (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging details
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging details
20
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 264 grams (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $189 $360