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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was revealed 11 months prior to the ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-600 UZ grades against the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS10

 SP-600 UZ ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZS10 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS10

 SP-600 UZ ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the ZS10.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ZS10 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-600 UZ and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
36
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (219g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
29
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
20
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 143 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery style - 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
Pricing at release $189 $350