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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was launched 7 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZR1

 SP-600 UZ ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZR1 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR1

 SP-600 UZ ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got external measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the ZR1.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ZR1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and ZR1.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SP-600 UZ is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 gr (1.00 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $189 $280