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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
35 Features
31 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2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
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 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
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 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
31
 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
37
 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)
63
 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
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 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
31
 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
Pricing at release $189 $380