Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GF6

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got exterior 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 GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the GF6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and GF6 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and GF6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.