Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF5

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 3 years before the GF5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the GF5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GF5 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and GF5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-600 UZ has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor technology.