Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic GX8

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was released 6 years before the GX8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the GX8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside dimensions 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the GX8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and GX8 is 69 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and GX8.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.