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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was introduced 18 months prior to the TS3 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the TS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic TS3

 SP-600 UZ TS3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 TS3 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS3

 SP-600 UZ TS3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ versus the TS3.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and TS3 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and TS3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
36
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography information
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
20
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455g (1.00 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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