Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS100

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-600 UZ was manufactured 7 years before the ZS100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the ZS100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-600 UZ and ZS100 is 69 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-600 UZ and ZS100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-600 UZ due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.