Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty close but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 5 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the LX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and LX100 is 69 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and LX100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-600 UZ with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will result in more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.