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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out very close to the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic TS2

 SP-600 UZ TS2 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TS2 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS2

 SP-600 UZ TS2 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has exterior measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the TS2.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and TS2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TS2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS2 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
36
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 455 gr (1.00 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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
Cost at release $189 $350