Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was released 4 years before the LZ40 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys external measurements 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 LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and LZ40 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and LZ40.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.