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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-600 UZ was brought out around the same time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZR3

 SP-600 UZ ZR3 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZR3 SP-600 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR3

 SP-600 UZ ZR3 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the ZR3.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ZR3 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
36
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
29
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
20
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 455g (1.00 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
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 All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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