Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GH3

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the GH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the GH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the GH3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GH3 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and GH3.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.