Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic SZ7

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 23 months prior to the SZ7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ enjoys outer measurements 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the SZ7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and SZ7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and SZ7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.