Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-600 UZ was manufactured 3 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-600 UZ matches up vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS20
SP-600 UZ | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
ZS20 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS20
SP-600 UZ | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers exterior 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 ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-600 UZ and the ZS20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and ZS20 is 69 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and ZS20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455g (1.00 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $189 | $349 |