Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched November 2008
- Renewed by Panasonic LX5
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-600 UZ was introduced 16 months later than the LX3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the LX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic LX3
SP-600 UZ | LX3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | November 2008 | More recent by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
LX3 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic LX3
SP-600 UZ | LX3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has 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 LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the LX3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and LX3 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and LX3.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-600 UZ having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SP-600 UZ provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 pounds) | 265g (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $189 | $449 |