Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LF1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 4 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-600 UZ scores vs the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers outside 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and LF1 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.