Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1
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![Olympus SP-600 UZ front Olympus SP-600 UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-600-UZ/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Announced February 2010
- Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Released January 2013
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SP-600 UZ was released 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic XS1
SP-600 UZ | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
XS1 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic XS1
SP-600 UZ | XS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ features outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the XS1.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and XS1 is 69 and 97 respectively.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and XS1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-600-UZ-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-XS1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lbs) | 103 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $189 | $130 |