Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic S1

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was announced 11 months earlier than the S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and S1 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SP-600 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.