Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor sizing.

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 9 months later than the ZS1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has outer 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) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the ZS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ZS1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SP-600 UZ will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.