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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was released around the same time to the TS10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic TS10

 SP-600 UZ TS10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TS10 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS10

 SP-600 UZ TS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the TS10.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and TS10 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TS10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
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has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
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no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $189 $249