Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 24 months earlier than the GX1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores against the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has proportions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the GX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and GX1 is 69 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and GX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.