Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Announced February 2010
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-600 UZ was launched 9 months later than the ZS3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-600 UZ grades versus the ZS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-600 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Panasonic ZS3
SP-600 UZ | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
ZS3 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Panasonic ZS3
SP-600 UZ | ZS3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-600 UZ has got 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ against the ZS3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and ZS3 is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and ZS3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-600 UZ to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SP-600 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SP-600 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 455 grams (1.00 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $189 | $200 |