Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS5

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has external dimensions 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and TS5 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and TS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.