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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 7 months later than the GH1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic GH1

 SP-600 UZ GH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 GH1 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GH1

 SP-600 UZ GH1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior 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 GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the GH1.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GH1 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and GH1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher SP-600 UZ provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography info
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (320 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
29
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (320 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
20
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
72
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-07-10
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $189 $949