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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-610UZ
Panasonic ZS20
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS20

 SP-600 UZ ZS20 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 ZS20 SP-600 UZ 
ReleasedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS20

 SP-600 UZ ZS20 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
has touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
29
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus SP-600 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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