Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GM1

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 4 years before the GM1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up versus the GM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GM1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the GM1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and GM1 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and GM1.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.